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Graphics card fan isn't working

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August 25, 2014 2:52:21 PM

So here is my setup im working with.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($144.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($83.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270X 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($189.95 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $871.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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So my issue is that my fan on the right of my gpu works perfectly but the one on the left doesn't move at all. I'm not sure why it does this as it was never broken or anything. Everything looks fine on it the fan looks good but just doesn't work. If you know why this is happening if theres a setting that i have to switch just let me know i would appreciate it.

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August 25, 2014 2:56:39 PM

I don't think that card's fan design is such that only one fan runs until the 2nd is needed. As a result, it appears you have a dead fan. Check that the 2nd fan's connector is firmly in its header.
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August 25, 2014 3:53:07 PM

Both the fans should spin in tandem.
As a test use CCC, choose the advanced user options.
And manually set the speed to about 80% duty cycle.
If the second fan does not spin.

Then you should check you have all the required 12v Pci-e connectors from the Psu to the edge of the 270x card.
Make sure the Pci-e connectors are firmly pushed into there respective connector on the card.
And that you have connected the eight pin from the Psu to your mobo eight pin socket of the mobo near the cpu socket.

It may be a dead fan or a broken wire.
So if you still get no response from the second fan It`s time to Rma it as faulty, and why not. You did not list the Psu you have so you should check if it`s up to the job with the 270x card fitted to the system, in watts and amps.

If your bellow what the card states it need via 12v in amps and watts it may be the cause, a lack of power.
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